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Paramount Strategic Solutions Lead in Pyrmont, Australia
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. Whats more, youll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST channels (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.
This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY.
Enough about us! What youll do as a Strategic Solutions Lead:
This role sits within our Paramount Brand Studios team, responsible for driving bold and innovative solutions that build connections between audience, brands and the Paramount playground. This role is key in the development of strategic recommendations, applying a fresh perspective to solve client business challenges and articulate our solutions in pitch presentations. You are passionate about ideas and creativity, with a deep understanding of the strategic process that is channel agnostic and able to apply to a range of briefs.
Functions will also include:
Leading proactive and reactive responses nationally (excluding VIC) alongside Sales team
Raising and maintaining an exceptional standard for strategic thinking and creative solutions
Assisting in the education and adoption of strategic processes across the business
Overseeing a small team, nurturing the craft of strategy and ensuring there is a consistent output of high quality work
Championing creativity and innovation across a number of Paramount brand studio initiatives, working inconjunction with the sales, digital and product teams
Pitching ideas to clients and partners, leading or supporting a strategy manager where necessary
Identifying new assets/products/IP opportunities within the business and matching these with clientsto present proactive ideas
What are we looking for in a successful Strategic Solutions Lead?
Previous strategic experience, preferably agency side
Not afraid to get your stuck in, immersing yourself in culture, media and people trends that uncover unique opportunities for our clients.
Ability to translate insights into ideas, then into compelling, robust stories
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, time management skills and confidence to prioritise workflows for a team of two
Ability to identify and research trends and analyse data
Keen attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Confident presenter, rigorously championing the way in which we pitch ideas
Championing and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
Why Paramount?
We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day. However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:
92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor)
We hold a 4.4 STAR rating, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)
Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australias First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the worlds oldest living cultures.
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Reasonable adjustments
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more
ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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